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Smoke forces freeway closure

Police have closed the Princes Freeway between Morwell and Moe due to poor visibility, caused by a nearby grass fire.

Black Saturday five years on | Counting their blessings

Ken and Lucinda Taylor say the fire has brought them closer.

Black Saturday five years on | Emotional recover continues

Five years on from the bushfire which changed our community forever, residents living in the regenerating bush are empowered, vigilant and closer than ever.

Black Saturday five years on | Relief effort

John Worters has been honoured for his community service in the wake of Black Saturday.

Black Saturday five years on | New life

In the past 12 months, residents have observed their beloved bush returning to its former glory.

A reason to live

A day in the life of a Lifeline Gippsland telephone counsellor.

Black Saturday five years on | Tassie ties

Out if the devastation, a lasting interstate bond has been formed.

Paper boss bows out

There's few things outgoing Australian Paper boss man Jim Henneberry has not overseen in his eight years at the helm of the country's largest fine paper manufacturer.

Untapped potential

The Latrobe Valley timber industry could attract further investment and innovation after council took the first step to adopt a wood encouragement policy during Monday night's meeting.

Sabotage investigation continues

Police have revealed they made an October arrest in relation to a fire which shut down Yallourn Power Station last year.

Tree gets chop

After ongoing debate over the fate of an old Traralgon Sydney Blue Gum in Agnes Brereton Reserve, the tree has been removed.

Black Saturday five years on | Take care

Recovery psychologist maps bushfire's lasting impact.

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